Use Two-Step Verification When Traveling

If You Have a Smartphone

A smartphone can be used to verify your login while traveling even if you do not have a data or internet connection. Here's how:

Open the Duo Mobile app

Click the key icon next to your Brown account

The displayed code is a one-time use code that you can use as a passcode when prompted by Two-Step.

Again, this does NOT require any data or connectivity, it can be done when your phone is offline.

If you change your SIM card to an international SIM, this method of using two-step will continue to work without additional setup. However, other methods (like texting or phone call) will understandably stop working if you have a new SIM card.

If You Do Not Have a Smartphone

While you can use the printable codes from MyAccount, you should also pick up a token from the IT Service Center. A token is a keychain-sized device that generates one-time use codes when you press a button. It also does not require any wifi or data connectivity. It looks like this: